• Job Description

  Req#: 1127978

  A dynamic role for a skilled analyst with excellent partnership-building and communication skills
  
  The Ministry of Agriculture’s Food and Beverage Branch delivers a suite of strategies, programs, services and resources that support the capacity of B.C.’s agriculture, food and seafood sector to successfully participate in domestic and international markets and increase opportunities for B.C. grown and processed foods. Within the Branch, the Food System Partnerships Unit (FSPU) supports the growth and success of B.C.’s food, and food processing industry. The unit works collaboratively across the supply chain to grow economic opportunities and strengthen B.C.’s food system resilience.
  
  The Senior Policy Analyst coordinates and leads the research, analysis, development and implementation of strategic policies, partnerships, and initiatives for the Ministry’s Feed BC program to support economic growth and development of B.C.’s agriculture and food sector and provincial food system resilience.
  
  Job Requirements:

  • A master’s degree in public administration, business administration, social sciences or equivalent and two (2) years of *related experience; or a Bachelor’s Degree in public administration, business administration, social sciences or equivalent and three (3) years of *related experience; or an equivalent combination of seven (7) years of education and/or *related experience may be considered.
  • *Related experience must include:
    • Minimum two (2) years’ experience in planning and coordinating complex projects/assignments.
    • Minimum two (2) years’ experience in the development of legislation, regulation, policy and/or programs.
    • Minimum two (2) years’ experience developing and maintaining strong working relationships and partnerships with industry, government, public sector, and other stakeholders.
    • Minimum two (2) years’ experience providing advice to senior-level leaders, Executive, clients and/or stakeholders, including persuasively writing a range of documents/content.

  
  Preference may be given to applicants with:

  • Experience in leading and implementing strategic, collaborative partnerships with other government ministries, service providers, public sector entities, and external organizations.
  • Experience working directly with B.C.’s agriculture, food and/or seafood processing sectors and/or institutional foodservice sector.
  • Experience with school food initiatives and/or public sector institutional food services.

  
  WILLINGNESS STATEMENTS

  • Willingness to travel.
  • This position requires you to have a valid BC driver’s license (minimum class 5), or an equivalent class driver's license from another province or jurisdiction within six months of start date.

  
  For questions regarding this position, please contact Kristina.Bouris@gov.bc.ca.
  
  About this Position:
  Amendment May 21: Posting closing date extended to May 28
  Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 2 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
  This position can be based in a Natural Resource Sector office. The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations.
  An eligibility list may be established to fill both current and/or future permanent vacancies.
  Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
  Please refer to MyHR for more information on Temporary Market Adjustments.
  
  Working for the BC Public Service:
  The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.
  
  The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to applicants that self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, status or non-status, Métis, or Inuit) seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. For guidance on applying and interviewing, please contact IndigenousApplicants@gov.bc.ca or 778-405-3452.
  
  The BC Public Service is an award-winning employer and offers employees competitive benefits, amazing learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development opportunities. For more information, please see What We Offer.
  
  How to Apply:
  Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above.
  
  Cover Letter: NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.
  
  Resume: YES - A resume is required as part of your application, however, it may not be used for initial shortlisting purposes.
  
  Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a comprehensive questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Include all relevant information about your educational accomplishments and employment history including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and how you obtained your relevant experience. The questionnaire will take approximately 60 minutes to complete.
  
  Helpful tips, videos and more regarding the application process can be found on the Your Job Application page of MyHR. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, e-mail BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca, before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible.
  
  Additional Information:
  CRC - A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
  
  Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies as outlined in the attached Job Profile located at the bottom of the posting.
  
  Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on the closing date of the competition.

• About the company

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